Unravelling Fanconi anaemia: SVI researcher brings new hope for genetic conditions
Dr Chirantani Mukherjee is working to understand how Fanconi anaemia develops at the genetic level to design better diagnostics and, ultimately, better treatments.
A 35-year legacy of impact and generosity
SVI paid tribute to more than three decades of extraordinary dedication from its SVI Support Group, marking a milestone moment in the Institute’s history.
New finding reveals how ovarian cancer cells evade treatment – and how to stop them
A breakthrough led by SVI’s Carmelo Cerra and Dr. Jian Kang has uncovered how certain ovarian cancer cells survive treatment, and more importantly, how they can be eliminated.
New discovery sheds light on how the immune system prevents autoimmune diseases
SVI researchers and collaborators have revealed the hidden complexity of specialised thymic cells, paving the way for fresh insights into autoimmune diseases.
International grant to transform autoimmune disease diagnosis
Associate Professor Stuart Mannering, Head of SVI’s Human Immunology Lab, has received a First Common Mechanisms of Autoimmunity Insight Award.
Why exercise could actually save your heartbeats – not waste them
Professor André La Gerche reveals new research – reported in The Australian and The Age – that shows that fitter people use far fewer total heartbeats per day - potentially adding years to their lives.
SVI Biobank gains world-class ISO accreditation
SVI and the National Serology Reference Laboratory (NRL) are proud to announce that the SVI Biobank has achieved ISO 20387 accreditation.
What makes our bones strong and healthy: SVI student wins award
SVI Honours student Milana Kuropatkina is investigating how bone quality, not just density, is integral in maintaining skeletal strength.
PhD student’s award-winning discovery could transform obesity treatment
PhD student Danise Ann Onda has uncovered a powerful new way the brain controls body weight, paving the way for new obesity interventions.
InFocus: Boost for bone health, dementia advancements and more
We’re proud to launch the Spring 2025 edition of InFocus, which celebrates the people, ideas and discoveries that are shaping the future of medical research.
SVI claims historic win in MRI football tournament
In a spirited showdown against Melbourne’s medical research institute giants, WEHI and Peter Mac, the SVI Saints made history with their first-ever victory in the annual football tournament.
Targeting cancer at its core: SVI student wins award for nucleoli-focused cancer therapy research
SVI PhD student Shalini Sundramurthi Chelliah has been internationally recognised for her innovative cancer research, winning the Dr Kate Hannan Memorial Award for Best Oral Presentation at the 2025 OddPols Conference in the United States.
Celebrating the brightest futures in medical research: 2025 Rising Star Awards
SVI proudly celebrated the next generation of scientific leaders at the 2025 Rising Star Awards.
Shedding light on a rare disease: the first national study of Fanconi Anaemia
By analysing 14 years of national diagnostic data, SVI researchers have defined the first state and territory estimates of Fanconi Anaemia (FA) and uncovered strong evidence that FA is under-diagnosed in Australia.
Vale Geoff Begg (1935 – 2025), protein science pioneer
We honour the life and legacy of Geoff Begg, a former SVI laboratory assistant whose ingenuity helped revolutionise protein science.
Breakthrough blood test offers hope
Associate Professor Stuart Mannering and his team have developed a new blood test that identifies the actual immune cells responsible for triggering type 1 diabetes, before the damage is done.
New funding drives search for rare heart disease treatment
PhD student Li Li has received a competitive Graduate Research Award to progress her research into heart disease caused by Friedreich ataxia.
Honouring Michelle’s legacy through lifesaving breast cancer research
A meaningful act of philanthropy is empowering PhD student Lara Abbouche to explore new ways to prevent and treat breast cancer by investigating FANCM - a critical DNA repair protein linked to breast cancer.
World-leading HEART Lab sets the pace in sports cardiology research
Professor André La Gerche recently shared the Heart, Exercise and Research Trials (HEART) Lab’s research findings at a standout seminar with study participants.
Smarter cancer trials: Dr Wei Hong wins 2025 TJ Martin Medal
Dr Wei Hong’s work improving the efficiency and ethics of cancer trial designs has earned him the prestigious TJ (Jack) Martin Medal.